Bethesda Colleges and Universities

L'Academie De Cuisine Inc.
5021 Wilson Ln., Bethesda, Maryland; Tel. 301.986.9490, 301.670.8670
Since 1976 Chef Francois Dionet has been teaching the Metropolitan Washington DC area his passion for the culinary arts. Located in Bethesda, Maryland, L'Academie De Cuisine includes both recreational programs for those just interested in learning to cook in the classical tradition, and professional programs for those seeking a career as a professional chef. Offering both full and part time enrollment, L'Academie De Cuisine strives to teach students everything from basic techniques to advanced training firmly held in Chef Francois Dionet's original culinary philosophy of "the Four Ps": purchasing, preparation, presentation and the development of a refined palate.

Montgomery College
51 Mannakee St., Rockville, Maryland; Tel. 301.294.9672
The community college system in Maryland, Montgomery College serves over 20,000 credit students and 15,000 continuing education students through several facilities located throughout the state. The Rockville campus is the largest in the Montgomery College system offering more than 600 courses in over 40 different curricula. Each semester approximately 15,000 students from 170 countries attend classes on the campus lending Montgomery College a diverse international aspect. The entire Montgomery College system also boasts a diverse, scholarly array of renowned professors that are wholly committed to aiding the student in the achievement of their goals. Whether it is in the continuing education programs, their associate degree programs, or their programs that help in transference to a four-year university, Montgomery College's mission is to provide these educational services to as many students as possible.

University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland; Tel. 301.405.1000
The University of Maryland, located just eight miles outside of Washington DC and a few short miles east of Bethesda, is a premier research and learning institution set in the picturesque suburban setting of College Park. Founded in 1856, the University of Maryland is committed to achieving excellence as the State's primary center of research and graduate education and the institution of choice for undergraduate students of exceptional ability.

The University of Maryland offers a wide variety of undergraduate bachelor's degrees, master's degree programs and doctoral degree programs, the University also has extensive programs for professionals seeking PhD educations and MBA programs. The faculty at the University of Maryland is some of the best on the Eastern seaboard, many have achieved national and international acclaim for their research and scholarship, and are wholly committed to serving both the student body, as well as, the community at a very distinguished level.

—Bethesda university reviews by Ryan Osterbeck